The family’s journey for justice after a critically wounded daughter in the mneapolis outrage accident

It was supposed to be a day of family fun for the strong at the end of July, walking to lunch together, but instead, it became a nightmare.

As reported last summer for 5 Newitness NewsThe accident occurred on July 21 in Lowry Avenue when Elise Strong and his parents walked to University Avenue when a car left a alley, hitting Elise and knocking her down. Elise’s father hit the car’s hood for the driver to stop, but continued, running on the girl’s torso and moving away.

Elise de Tres years suffered important wounds, including liver and renal lacerations, a broken femur, pulmonary and cardiac bruises and a traumatic brain injury. A GOFUNDME page It has been created to help cover your medical expenses.

The scars of that day remain, according to Elise’s mother. “She is healing remarkably well, emotionally, not so well,” said Melody Strong.

On Thursday, the strong family went to the Hennepin County Government Center to see what sentence would give the driver, Jaelyn Evans, 21, who was finally caught days later.

“I just hope we would get justice,” Melody said. “I felt that it was necessary to be here for my daughter, I think I deserved that, what happened to her was avoidable.”

Evans, father of 4 young children, admitted that he was scared and left. He declared guilty of criminal vehicular operation, causing great body damage and abandoning the scene.

In court on Thursday morning, Evans apologized.

Hennepin County Judge, Amber Brennan, said he followed the state guidelines, sentencing Evans six months in the Hennepin County prison. He will be eligible for work release and will also spend three years on probation.

“We end up receiving the maximum penalty, which I do not think is enough, unfortunately our state is quite indulgent in things like this,” said Melody.

The family said they are very grateful for the support of the community that has been there on this emotional trip.

“We are just trying to take it one day at the same time,” Melody added.